Investigation into Death of UCSB Student

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of a UCSB student whose body was found on Isla Vista beach last Saturday. The victim was identified as 20-year-old Sierra Markee-Winkler from Eureka, California. At approximately 7 a.m., a bicyclist discovered Markee-Winkler on the shore below Del Playa Drive and called 911. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of death, which will not be determined for several weeks. If anyone has information on this case, please contact the Isla Vista Foot Patrol at 805-681-4179.